What is the "stuffing" called in bags/purses/ect in a retail setting?
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I am hitting some shops with my bags, and would like to fatten them up on the shelves with a "stuffing"
I definitely want to go an eco-friendly route, but don't even know what the "stuffing" is called to begin my search for a solution.
If it were just a few bags, it would be easy--but I will be looking for a solution for a few hundred.
Thanks in advance for any guidance!
Lisa
Posted at 9:04pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
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The only "stuffing" I ever pulled out of purses etc was nothing more than crumpled paper (usually tissue paper, sometimes stiffer greyish paper) And I can't imagine it would be any cheaper to order pre-crumpled paper to shove into a purse, shipping would get you big time.
I say stop over at papermart.com or even hit your local $1 shop for a few dozen packages of cheap recycled paper and then just hire/borrow some child-labor to crumple and stuff, they'd eat it up.
Posted at 9:39pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
I think you're talking about newsprint or Kraft paper--newsprint, which is thinner, probably being a better choice for your bags.
www.uline.com/cls_05/Cushioning-Foam
www.carycartons.com/Search.aspx?s=newsprint
www.carycartons.com/shop/C2385.aspx
Hope you find what you need!
Posted at 9:40pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
Sometimes they just use plastic bag type stuff, too.
Posted at 9:41pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
You might want to try this paper (combine with newspaper to add bulk and be eco-friendly):
www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Protective-stuff/Wrapping-Paper?id=4817
If you have a u-haul store in your area, they should have it there.
Posted at 10:08pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
Thanks so much for the great advice! This gives me a good start. Perhaps it would be as simple as crumpled recycled paper.
Posted at 10:14pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
Crumpled, recycled paper, the consistency of tissue or newsprint, should work fine.
I worked at Dillard's in the handbag department and that is all they used.
Posted at 10:19pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
Thanks Moonbeam! and Thanks UnusualEwe for the links.
Checking into it now...
Posted at 10:25pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT
I was at TJ Maxx once and an employee was unpacking items. I asked for the packing materials and brought home bags of clear plastic.
Maybe you could get stuffing to recycle this way. Free, clean, and eco-friendly.
Good luck!
Posted at 10:29pm Oct 20, 2010 EDT